Brenda K Hutson Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 We are having a little disagreement with our Nursing staff (first time in my 26 years I have heard this). In my 26 years and 6 Institutions, we have always started the clock for the 4 hour transfusion time, from the time we issue the blood from the Transfusion Service. However, our Nursing staff has in their protocol, that the clock starts when the transfusion starts. In looking in the Technical Manual, it just states 4 hours; it does not say at what point that clock starts.I told the Director and Educator of Nursing that I would "throw the question out" on this website for input. So, I would appreciate your feedback.Thanks,Brenda Hutson, CLS(ASCP)SBB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Please don't double post.http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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